COLLECTION · Series · 1997

Reckless

Name: Reckless
Genre: Drama
Duration: 55 min
Rating: 6.2

Reckless is a British television serial written by Paul Abbott. Produced by Granada Television for ITV, it aired in six parts from 6 February to 13 March 1997. Owen Springer is a Junior Doctor who falls for the sophisticated and glamorous Anna Fairley. Little does he know that she is married to his boss, consultant Richard Crane.

Source: TMDB

* 6.2 (6)DramaUnited Kingdom

Creators

Paul Abbott

Countries

United Kingdom

Studios

ITV1 · Granada Television · aka Productions

Runtime

55 min/ep

Release

06/02/1997

Score

6.2 / 10 (6)

Awards and nominations

BAFTA Television Award - Best Actress - Francesca Annis (nominated)
Royal Television Society Award - Best Writer - Paul Abbott (nominated)
Royal Television Society Award - Best Actor - Robson Green (nominated)
National Television Awards - Most Popular Drama (won)
National Television Awards - Most Popular Actor - Robson Green (nominated)

Where to watch

Streaming

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

With ads

The Roku Channel

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads Tubi TV

Tubi TV

Seasons and episodes

Miniseries

6 episodes · 1997

Episode 1. Episode 1

1997-02-06 · 55 min

Owen Springer has just moved to Manchester to look after his demanding hypochondriac dad, Arnold. So the last thing he's looking for is a big affair - until he meets Anna Fairley and his good intentions are swiftly forgotten.

Episode 2. Episode 2

1997-02-13 · 55 min

Anna is still reeling from Owen's declaration of love but is determined to put it behind her and try to avoid him where possible - after all she is happily married to Richard and, as she tells her close friend and neighbour Phyllis, she's…

Episode 3. Episode 3

1997-02-20 · 55 min

Anna discovers Richard's infidelity via a cleverly designed trap. She, in turn, takes a lover in revenge and, taking stock of her life, considers divorce. A mysterious parcel arrives at Arnold's house and Owen finds Anna waiting outside…

Episode 4. Episode 4

1997-02-27 · 55 min

Owen, full of Anna's love for him, retracts his resignation at the hospital but the net is closing in on the lovers as both Richard and Vivien try to find out what is behind Anna and Owen's behaviour.

Episode 5. Episode 5

1997-03-06 · 55 min

A brawl and tit-for-tat vendetta ensues between the two who now hate each other. Questions and recrimination all round as an investigation is launched at the hospital over Richard and Owen's fight.